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A BEAUTY fan has given her advice for keeping her complexion firm and taut over the years.
She said that at 39 years old, she has minimal signs of aging — not a wrinkle in sight.
A Redditor posed the question on skincare in a on the social media platform.
"I know how frustrating it sounds, but all of us are getting old, and we have to fight for our beauty," she wrote.
"I’ve recently turned 37, and I never thought that the aging problem would ever reach me."
She asked other Redditors if they had effective advice on staying youthful.
One 39-year-old Redditor said she has perfected her routine.
"No wrinkles, very few fine lines. I’m really happy with my skin at the minute," said Smileyhappy.
"Sunscreen religiously," she said.
"Every damn day, even if you don’t leave the house. Will help prevent future damage but won’t help undo existing damage.
"I love La Roche-Posay Anthelios. Do not buy a moisturizer with sunscreen in, they’re not good enough, you want a proper sunscreen."
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She also mentioned a duo she can't see herself without regularly.
"Skinceuticals C E Ferulic [in the] morning and Discoloration Defense morning and evening," she said.
"Expensive but I was blown away by their effect on my pigmentation, so now I have to buy them until I die."
Skinceuticals C E Ferulic is available from Dermstore, $182 as well as Skinceuticals Discoloration Defense, $110.
She said although her hacks work, don't expect instant gratification.
"You won’t get results overnight," she said.
"Stick with a routine for a few months and see how you get on.
"I saw results with vitamin C in four weeks, retinol in about 12 weeks," she added.
The 39-year-old also went into detail into how to use retinol without regrets.
"Start slowly and build up, particularly the retinol," she said.
"I used retinol on alternate nights for two weeks initially and still had some redness.
"If you go from nothing to everything overnight you’ll screw up your skin barrier and have to stop everything while your face calms down."
is a GP and skin specialist with over 11 years of clinical experience.
She told The U.S. Sun that her goal is to equip patients with the knowledge they need to take control of their skin journey.
She said the fundamental basics of a beauty routine are the same for all ages — it should include an effective cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF.
"Moisturizers are my superstar, even over products containing active ingredients," she said.
“Finding a well-balanced moisturizer that provides the right kind of hydration, replaces natural oils, and seals them in, literally stabilizes your skin.
“This in itself quickly can soften the appearance of fine lines and texture, as often these are worsened by dehydration.
“It also allows the skin to function as it should.
“It then can heal faster, which, among many things, can lead to fewer lines and wrinkles, less flares of dermatitis and rosacea, and shorter-lived, milder breakouts.”
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